FruitGateway is a portal that provides
an access point to the three web sites described below and FruitHealth (the
site you are currently viewing). Additionally it gives an introduction to the main fruit crops
we work with and a synopsis of our role in supporting the soft
fruit industry. You will also find here other facilities, such
as a searchable database containing James Hutton soft fruit
publications.
FruitBreeding describes breeding,
genetics and genomics work on soft fruit at James Hutton. It also
contains descriptions of all James Hutton's fruit cultivars, including
the renowned 'Glen' raspberries and 'Ben' blackcurrants.
FruitDisease describes research work on soft fruit pests
and diseases. It also includes the new and innovative
'FruitDisease Information' database that is currently under
development and that will be launched in 2006.
FruitNutrition provides up-to-date information on the
health benefits of berries and berry components. Current
research and the exciting findings on the link between berry
components, polyphenol antioxidants and the prevention of major
diseases is highlighted.
